Using Anti-OSINT to Create a Positive Image of Internet Users to Prevent Criminal Acts
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https://doi.org/10.15290/eejtr.2025.09.02.02Keywords:
information from open sources, cyberspace, privacy, data analysisAbstract
The role of using anti-OSINT to promote a positive image of Internet users and fight cybercrime is becoming increasingly important in the era of digital transformation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyse the specific features of using OSINT as a legal means of obtaining and using Internet user data. To fulfil this purpose, various methods were employed, namely: dialectical, comparative legal, systematisation, descriptive, and systemic analysis. The analysis found that OSINT can be quite vulnerable to disinformation, as electronic identifiers can be easily modified, which increases the risk of falsifying the personal data found. It was found that there are methods of obtaining data, such as information about the operating system, fonts, screen settings, and plug-ins, which allow for more reliable user identification. This is becoming key to improving the effectiveness of intrusion detection systems and identifying potential intruders in the network. The study emphasised the need to take steps to change the culture, including reducing the attractiveness of abuse among users. This makes such negative behaviour less attractive and less supportive. One possible measure that can be taken is to limit the ability to create multiple accounts for a single user, which can help prevent “long-term” negative effects. To ensure the ethical use of OSINT and prevent negative consequences, it is vital to develop and follow clear rules that follow privacy and data protection laws. This will help create a prominent level of trust and security in the online environment.
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